Choose how you want to learn!

DVD
2 hours, 10 minutes
Receive a physical DVD copy
Instant streaming access*
Stream from anywhere
Lifetime access
Divided into chapters; jump to where you need to go
Add notes at specific timestamps to review important topics (stream only)

*To receive instant streaming access, you must be logged in with your Leerburg account during checkout.

Streaming Video
2 hours, 10 minutes
Buy Stream »
Instant streaming access
Stream from anywhere
Lifetime access
Divided into chapters; jump to where you need to go
Add notes at specific timestamps to review important topics
Online Course
There is no online course for this DVD.
Instant access
Learn from anywhere
Lifetime access
Self-study; go at your own pace
Includes DVD footage + additional text content
Divided into easy-to-follow modules and segments
Take part in forum discussions with classmates
Receive a certificate upon completion
Description
Reviews (0)

Key Features

  • 2 hours, 10 minutes long
  • Released Winter 2011
  • Instructor: Michael Ellis

Product Description

In this 2 hour and 10 minute video, Michael Ellis teaches dog handlers the fundamentals of training the object guard for the various ring sports. The goal of the video is to show dog handlers how to establish a good foundation for this exercises.

The object guard is the most difficult exercise in all dog sports. In a competition the dog is left alone with an object while the handler moves out of site. When the decoy approaches the dog guarding the object, the dog must bite on its own and release without an OUT command.

In this video, Michael will explain exactly what a dog should know before it starts object guard training. You will learn why Michael prefers to begin teaching this exercise at 7 to 9 months of age. We show the very first training sessions on a number of young dogs.

We also show the 3rd and 4th training lesson on Cindy's dog Rush and then the dog in training a year later.

Dogs that start object guard training later in life have often been exposed to a great deal of obedience. When that happens these dogs get "STICKY" – meaning they get stuck on the object and it becomes difficult to get the dog to leave the object to bite the decoy. This is demonstrated by showing a dog that isn’t started until its 18 months old. You will see what happens when a dog "STICKS" and the training steps to help a dog get over the problem.

The end of the video shows Michael Ellis and his dog Pi in an actual Mondioring three competition doing the object guard.

This video will teach trainers how to establish a proper foundation for the object guard. It does not teach the advanced skills needed to finish a dog in this exercises. It can take years of hard work to perfect a dogs skill in the object.

0 stars
Based on 0 reviews
5
stars
0
4
stars
0
3
stars
0
2
stars
0
1
stars
0

Have you used this product?

Your review helps others choose the right products for their dogs. Let them know what you think!

Write a Review

The Foundation of Object Guard Training with Michael Ellis

#DVD0120001
The Foundation of Object Guard Training with Michael Ellis Cover Art
$60.00 $29.75
timer icon
Limited time only! While supplies last.
Save 15% Sitewide!
Thursday, December 5th, 2024 at 11:59pm CT .

Related Courses

Protection Fundamentals
Intermediate
with Marko Koskensalo
Marko Koskensalo
Finishing Work
Beginner
with Michael Ellis
Michael Ellis
Ring Sport Decoy Workshop
Beginner
with Chad Hunter
Chad Hunter


New Online Courses

Training Dogs with Food Rewards
Beginner
2024
The Power of Training Dogs with Markers
Beginner
Late 2023
Train Your Dog to Come When Called - Every Time (2024)
Beginner
Late 2023
Scroll to Top